Jan Vertonghen will reportedly miss Tottenham Hotspur's upcoming games against Cardiff City and West Ham United.

The Lilywhites suffered a huge blow ahead of Wednesday's Champions League defeat at home to Barcelona when the Belgian defender was ruled out of the game at Wembley after suffering a hamstring injury against Huddersfield Town last weekend.

His absence was felt as the Catalan giants scored four times at the national stadium and could have scored more with Lionel Messi being denied by the woodwork.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino opted to pair Davinson Sanchez alongside Toby Alderweireld against the reigning champions of Spain and he may have to do so either side of the international break if reports are to be believed.

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According to Het Laatste Nieuws journalist Kristof Terreur, Vertonghen will be out of action for "several weeks" meaning he will definitely miss the clash against Cardiff on Saturday as well as the derby against the Hammers at the London Stadium later in the month.

It remains to be seen if the 31-year-old will be fit to face PSV Eindhoven on October 24 which is matchday three in the Champions League and an important game for Spurs as they look to keep hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive following two straight defeats.

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"Always we have up and down in the form of the players. We expect a lot from him. After one year he was injured and suffered two surgeries.

"I think step by step he's feeling better and of course we need to manage and handle him in a different way to other players.

"But we accept that situation and always hoping that he's going to be important and help the team in the future."

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